Crime Rate in Tilehurst South & Holybrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook

The total recorded crimes in Tilehurst South & Holybrook, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tilehurst South & Holybrook crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Tilehurst South & Holybrook, encompassing approximately 13,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
Tilehurst South & Holybrook Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Burbidge Close with total crimes: 30
  • Ferndale Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Bucknell Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Tilehurst South & Holybrook?

To understand the safety of Tilehurst South & Holybrook, we need to analyze Tilehurst South & Holybrook crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Tilehurst South & Holybrook reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 728 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tilehurst South & Holybrook witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Tilehurst South & Holybrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 729 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tilehurst South & Holybrook witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Tilehurst South & Holybrook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Tilehurst South & Holybrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tilehurst South & Holybrook has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 6.91 ranking 6th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Tilehurst South & Holybrook crimes were 728. The crime rate of Tilehurst South & Holybrook in 2024 was 55.28 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tilehurst South & Holybrook were around 729 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.36 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tilehurst South & Holybrook)CrimesRank (Tilehurst South & Holybrook)CrimesRank (Tilehurst South & Holybrook)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury103 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central105 31,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer106 21,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham98 51,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill68 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst & Purley68 9739 7603 10
Newbury Speen85 7699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse63 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common32 13561 11570 11
Thatcham North East42 11455 12391 12
Thatcham West37 12383 16351 14
Lambourn22 16343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash20 18395 13343 16
Bradfield31 14392 14338 17
Theale30 15387 15345 15
Downlands21 17363 17243 20
Aldermaston20 19237 21290 18
Ridgeway15 21245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Basildon7 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Tilehurst South & Holybrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
November 20242
October 20242
September 202412
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 202512
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 202411
September 20244
August 202417
July 20248
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202518
March 202523
February 202518
January 20259
December 202413
November 20248
October 202429
September 202429
August 202424
July 202417
June 202456
May 202419

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20248
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
January 20253
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Tilehurst South & Holybrook in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tilehurst South & Holybrook postcode area is presented below.

1. Burbidge Close (Map)
Total30
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
2. Ferndale Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Bucknell Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
4. Holymead (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
5. Bayford Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Willow Tree Glade (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Petworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Rangewood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sharnwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Dunoon Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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